"Little Jim" and the Giant Church Organ

Our church Music Minister and organist celebrated his 10 year anniversary and the social committee asked me to do cake for 150. Since the celebration coincided with the church picnic, cupcakes were the grab & go choice for the majority of the cake, but a centerpiece cake for the special anniversary was a must, too.

I modeled the church organ and bench using Rice Krispie Treats covered in woodgrain fondant. The 2 church hymnals were added, along with music, and other various "organ parts"--stops, tabs, etc. "Little Jim" was done in gum paste.

"Big Jim" was so delighted with his cake! I made it so that he could take the maquette home to eat, dust--whatever.

The support cake was blood orange with mango mousse filling and cream cheese icing (Big Jim's favorite) and the cupcakes were cherry bit sour cream with buttercream icing.

The day was extremely HOT--97 degrees plus! Thank heaven for the nice breeze! The cakes were enjoyed thoroughly and I hope to be doing one in 10 more years for Big Jim's 20th!

Polka Dot Shower --Just like the invitation

This was done to match a wedding shower invitation--a green & white striped background with a 3 tier, stacked cake accented with polka dot bands and topped by a gathered, draped ribbon.

The white almond sour cream cake filled with mango mousse was covered in a layer of buttercream under the white fondant. The bow topper was gum paste. It fed 50 comfortably.

The shower was kitchen-themed, so the minature kitchen tools on the board are molded fondant. The recipe card has the ingredients for a "Happy Marriage".